Texas

Now that we are here in Texas and are basically settled, I thought it would be a good time to update everybody as to how things are! Things are good :) We now live in an apartment complex in Arlington, TX, about 1/2 mile from the Texas Rangers Stadium and about the same distance from the new Cowboys Stadium. It is basically right between Dallas and Ft. Worth off of Interstate 30. I have never been much a big city person, but there are definitely some things that I am finding out that I like. The biggest one being how easy it is to get to anything. There are so many places to shop and eat and most all of them are close. Also I like that there are things to do any given night of the week. It is a different matter to be able to afford to go do them, but it is nice to know that we could do them. Our apartment is great and is plenty for the two of us and Jasper, but it is definitely a huge change from the monster house we had in WV. It has been good for us to realize all the random stuff we kept just because we could and we have been able to get rid of some things that should have gone a while ago.
Maria has a job at the YMCA that is seriously less than a block from our apartment building. There are actually other buildings in our apartment complex that as as far away, if not farther, than the YMCA. This has been great as far as working out, it takes alot less effort to get motivated to go when you only have to walk a block or so instead of drive 10-15 minutes. Anyway...she likes the work there and is even considering picking up another part time job at some point until nursing school starts in May. As of today (I accepted the job this morning) I am a Manager (in training) at a local Macaroni Grill. I am a little nervous about it as it will be moving into an environment I do not have much experience in, but I am excited about the work, it pays well enough for us, has great benefits and room for advancement. At this point I am not exactly sure when I start, but it should be in the next few weeks or so. So God has really taken care of our needs in this arena and I am thankful for his provision.
We also have found a home church and sunday school/group of friends which has been great! We are attending First Baptist Church of Euless, Tx which is where my Aunt and Uncle that live here attend. It has been a great for us, especially in that we have been able to connect with a group at the church that is made of people that have been married around 3 years or less and don't have kids. We have already made some friends in that group and have been able to go to some different things with them, which has been a real blessing. The church is a great place to grow in the Lord and for us to build and work on our marriage, which is really why we are here anyway.
I suppose that just about does if for the quick update, hopefully we will find some time to keep updating our blog and keep you all informed on life in Texas. I hope that you are all well and apologize for the long break in posts. Till next time!! :)